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UUR 818W

1981 MG Mgb

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,312 mi
Last recorded35,312 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 1981 MG Mgb46,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUR 818W
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 35,312 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 35,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,826 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner balance weights fouling on track rod end

Fail 7 Jun 2010 34,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f inner balance weights fouling on track rod end

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,204 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 33,784 miles

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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UUR 818W is a 1981 MG Mgb in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 46,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UUR 818W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 45 years old, this MG Mgb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UUR 818W registered?

UUR 818W is a 1981 MG Mgb, first registered on 12 May 1981.

Is UUR 818W safe to buy?

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